Granuloma

Information and Pictures on Granuloma, a sexually transmitted disease. Information includes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, transmission, prevention and other general information.

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Granuloma Information

Granuloma inguinale is also known as:

Donovanosis

Granuloma venereum

Granuloma inguinaleis a sexually transmitted disease (STD) occurring more frequently in males. It is caused by a bacterial species usually found in the tropics and subtropical areas. It is a chronic condition once contracted and can be mildly contagious.

Very few cases are reported in the United States. The main target group is homosexual men aged between 20-45.

Symptoms

One week to several months (average incubation 8-80 days) after the initial exposure to the infection, lumps or blisters appear in the genital area. These slowly enlarge into open sores, similar to those caused by chancroid, syphilis or herpes.

These mainly appear on:

the mucous membranes around the genital area,

the skin.

The sores spread along warm, moist folds of skin from the groin to the genitals and anus.

Although discomfort increases as the infection progresses, the sores are not necessarily painful.

In men

Lesions first appear:

on the head of the penis,

on the shaft of the penis.

In women

Lesions first appear:

at the entrance to the vagina,

at the inner labia.

If untreated, the sores grow larger and spread throughout the groin, which can cause:

abscesses,

cancer (in rare cases),

intestinal and rectal symptoms,

secondary infections.

Other symptoms:

Swelling of the lymph nodes.

Inguinal nodes spread infection into overlaying tissues which can cause: